Preciosa Chatons & Fancy Stones

Bluestreak Crystals: Authorised Preciosa Partner

Bluestreak Crystals is an official Preciosa Authorised Partner, giving you direct access to the complete range of genuine Preciosa chatons and fancy stones. Every stone is quality-assured and manufactured to Preciosa's exacting standards. Bluestreak also stocks exclusive special production colours not available through standard distribution channels.

What Are Preciosa Chatons?

Preciosa chatons are multi-faceted round glass crystal stones with a pointed back and a flat top table, used in metal settings, bezels and cavities to create bespoke jewellery designs. The pointed back concentrates light refraction through the crystal for exceptional depth of colour and brilliance. From the side, each chaton has a distinctive profile similar to the Superman logo. Round chatons are available from SS00 (2PP, approximately 1.0mm) up to SS50 across the MAXIMA range, measured in both PP and SS units consistent with industry standards.

Preciosa MAXIMA Pure chatons are unfoiled stones of exceptional optical clarity, used for individual settings, displaying loose stones in vials, creating pave designs and applications where light transmission through the stone is part of the design rather than a foiled mirror backing.

What Are Preciosa Fancy Stones?

Preciosa fancy stones are non-round shaped jewellery stones with the same pointed or elevated back construction as chatons, available in shapes that go well beyond the standard round profile. Each shape offers a different faceting profile and visual character for jewellery and embellishment work.

What Are Rivolis?

Rivoli chatons are uniformly cut round stones with facets converging to a point on both the top and the back, always wider than they are deep. The double-pointed profile creates exceptionally deep, multi-dimensional sparkle. Rivolis are used primarily in bead embroidery and bezels where the full depth of the stone is visible from the front.

What Are Channel Unfoiled Chatons?

Channel unfoiled chatons have a flat bottom and top with faceted edges, and their unfoiled construction allows light to pass through the crystal. This makes them suitable for sparkling pendants and earrings where transparency is part of the design.

What Shapes Do Preciosa Fancy Stones Come In?

The range covers a comprehensive selection of shapes for professional jewellery making and dimensional work:

• Baguette — an elongated rectangular form with straight sides and pointed tips. Versatile as a standalone accent or combined with other shapes in multi-stone designs.
• Butterfly — four rounded wings with a slight central point, suitable for prong settings or cavity embedding.
• Cushion square — a square shape with softened rounded edges for a cushion-like profile.
• Baroque pear — a rounded, dense teardrop base with multiple facets arranged for maximum light refraction.
• Navette — an elongated pointed silhouette available in setting-compatible formats.
• Oval — a rounded elongated profile available in two-hole or setting-compatible formats.
• Pear — a tapered traditional profile widely used in drop earrings, pendants and detailed work.

What Is the Difference Between Chatons and Flatback Crystals?

The key difference is the back profile and the required application method. Flatback crystals have a flat reverse and are applied to surfaces using hotfix adhesive, jewellery glue or stitching, making them ideal for fabric, glass, metal, nails and any surface requiring a flush bonded application. Chatons and fancy stones have a pointed or elevated back requiring a setting, bezel or cavity to hold the stone securely, with the faceted crown exposed for maximum light refraction.

Both types are widely used together in professional jewellery and embellishment work. Flatbacks provide surface coverage and faster application across a wide range of surfaces; chatons and fancy stones provide greater depth and dimensional brilliance suited to fine jewellery.

Sizes, Colours and Finishes

Preciosa round chatons are measured in PP and SS units, from SS00 (2PP, approximately 1.0mm) through to SS50 (approximately 11mm). Fancy stone sizes are given in millimetres by their longest dimension. The full range covers 150+ colours and effects including Crystal (clear), Crystal AB, shimmer, opal, metallic finishes and exclusive special production colours available through Bluestreak Crystals, with both foiled and unfoiled versions available across chaton sizes and select fancy stone shapes.

Why Choose Preciosa Chatons and Fancy Stones?

Preciosa produces chatons and fancy stones using high-quality lead-free glass with precision machine-cutting developed over five centuries of Bohemian glassmaking tradition. Consistent sizing and facet alignment across every batch ensures reliable fit in metal settings, essential for professional jewellers producing repeat designs. The range includes MAXIMA Pure unfoiled chatons for pave and transparency applications, channel unfoiled chatons for pendants and earrings, and 150+ colours with both foiled and unfoiled options. All stones are lead-free and REACH-compliant, available with no minimum order in retail or wholesale quantities.

What Are Preciosa Chatons and Fancy Stones Used For?

Jewellers set Preciosa chatons and fancy stones in prong and bezel settings for bespoke jewellery including rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets. In bead embroidery, embroiderers stitch seed beads around each stone to create a fabric bezel. In metal clay and resin jewellery, makers embed stones into shaped cavities during the forming process. In couture and fashion work, dimensional set stones add depth beyond flatback applications. Cup chain, which sets small chatons into continuous linked metal cups, is widely used for border and trim embellishment on garments and accessories.

Complete Your Designs

Preciosa chatons and fancy stones work beautifully alongside Preciosa MAXIMA flatback crystals for mixed-method designs combining the depth of set stones with the surface coverage of flatbacks. For beaded designs, pair with Preciosa crystal beads and Preciosa crystal pearls. For pendant focal pieces, explore Preciosa crystal pendants. Browse our full range of jewellery making tools and adhesives, including metal settings, prong settings, bezels and adhesives. We also stock Serinity chatons and round stones (Austrian-made) and Swarovski chatons and fancy stones (for approved customers) as alternative options.

Why Buy Preciosa Chatons and Fancy Stones from Bluestreak?

• Authorised partner — guaranteed genuine Preciosa chatons and fancy stones
• No approval needed — buy immediately in retail or wholesale quantities
• Exclusive colours — special production colours not available through standard distribution
• Widest shape range — full fancy stone range including baguette, butterfly, cushion square, baroque pear and rivoli
• Fast dispatch — 95% of orders shipped same or next working day
• Worldwide shipping — reliable international delivery with tracked options
• Colour support — Preciosa colour charts and a sample service

Browse the full Preciosa chatons and fancy stones range and shop immediately with no approval required.

Wholesale and Trade Pricing

Preciosa chatons and fancy stones are available in both retail and wholesale pack sizes. For regular large-volume purchases, apply for a Bluestreak trade account to access discounted wholesale pricing across the full range.